Installation Guide

NOTICES

Prior to Installation

• Visually inspect your pump. Products may be damaged during

shipping. If the product has been damaged, contact your place of

purchase or Glentronics, Inc., before installation.

• Thoroughly read the instructions provided to learn specific details

regarding installation and use. This manual should be

retained for future reference.

WARNING: This installation must be in accordance with

the National Electric Code and all applicable local codes

and ordinances.

1. Use a pit that conforms to all local codes and is large

enough to accommodate the pump and float switch. The

minimum requirements for the 1/2 HP pump with the

double float assembly are 8 in. diameter and 14 in. deep.

However, larger sump pits are preferred, since they will

extend the discharge cycle and reduce the number of

times the pump turns on.

2. Clean the pit of all debris. The pump’s strainer must be

kept clear.

3. The pump should not be set directly onto a clay, earthen,

or sand base. Using the fasteners provided, attach the

sump stand to the bottom of the pump.

4. The pump should be level.

5. Install discharge plumbing according to local, regional and

state codes. Rigid PVC pipe is recommended.

6. An in-line check valve is recommended to prevent back-

Dual Float Switch

and Controller

• When a check valve is used, a 1/8 in. air bleed hole must be drilled in the PVC pipe above the

pump. Drill the hole at a 45° angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water

outside the sump pit. Make sure the hole is above the water line and below the check valve.

If a hole is not drilled above the pump, an air lock may prevent the pump from operating.

• The control unit must receive 115 V AC +/- 5% and 60 Hz from the AC outlet.

• This primary pump will not provide protection during a power outage. With the risk of property

damage from high water levels, the addition of a Basement Watchdog battery backup sump pump

system (Items #0117257, #0117160, or #0114723) is recommended.

• After the initial installation, be sure to check the operation by filling the sump with water and

observing the pump operation through one full cycle.

• For continuous duty operation, the pump must be submerged at least 3/4 of the depth of the pump

at all times.

• In instances where the discharge line is exposed to freezing temperatures, the pipe must be

sloped downward so any remaining water will drain out. Failure to do so will prevent water from

exiting the sump and damage the pump if the line freezes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS